And the Lord appeared unto Abram,....
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Genesis 12:7
Genesis 12:7
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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We here enter upon the more special history of Divine appearances. Hitherto the word is described simply as a word—"The Lord said;" now we connect with the word distinct appearances. The plain of Moreh…
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